Industry Leaders Call for Reforms from NAR
Large brokerage leaders express concerns that NAR’s leadership structure lacks external insights, potentially heightening legal risks for the industry.
Rocket’s Redfin and Mr. Cooper Integrations Boost Q3 Performance Expectations
Rocket CEO Varun Krishna highlighted that Q3 2025 represented the company’s most robust quarter for purchases and refinances in the last three years, signaling strong market performance.
Discussion intensifies on GSEs’ potential expanded role as MBS buyers.
New buyers of MBS could positively impact the industry, though concerns arise about the GSEs' suitability for this pivotal role in the market.
Zillow Targets Consumers and Agents for Future Growth Strategies
Zillow attributes its robust financial performance to a steadfast dedication to supporting consumers and agents, enhancing partnerships in the real estate market.
Housing Solutions Begin with Reforming Mortgage Financing, Say Industry Leaders
Leaders stress the urgency of innovative strategies in the mortgage industry, as a pivotal moment for homeownership approaches, impacting future opportunities.
Fannie Mae reduces workforce as FHFA seeks operational efficiency
Fannie Mae reduces workforce by cutting 62 jobs across operations and technology teams, aligning with FHFA's strategy to streamline focus on core activities.
7 Essential Technologies for Scaling Your Private Lending Operation
Seven technology categories - loan management, payment automation, document control, compliance workflows, investor reporting, and integration - turn a growing private lending portfolio into an auditable, sellable system.
10 Servicing Challenges in Seller Carry Deals Every Private Lender Must Solve
Seller carry deals create real servicing complexity. Here are 10 operational challenges private lenders face—and how professional servicing resolves each one.
9 Capital Cost Factors Fix-and-Flip Lenders Must Track
Fix-and-flip loans carry nine distinct capital cost layers beyond the interest rate. Private lenders who track all nine from origination through exit consistently outperform those managing only the rate line.
Recourse vs. Non-Recourse Notes: Which Is Better for Private Lenders?
Recourse notes give private lenders two recovery paths and stronger secondary-market appeal. Non-recourse notes limit recovery to collateral. Compare both structures and their impact on note sale pricing, workout leverage, and exit strategy.